How to Measure Correctly
Follow these detailed guides to take accurate measurements for your bespoke garment. For best results, have someone assist you and use a flexible tape measure.
Use a Soft Tape Measure
Use a flexible tape measure for accurate measurements.
Get Assistance
Have someone help you for more precise measurements.
Wear Proper Clothing
Wear form-fitting clothing when taking measurements.
Stand Naturally
Stand straight with feet shoulder-width apart.
Coat Measurement Guide
Follow these steps to measure for a perfect-fitting coat or jacket.
Shoulder
Shoulder
Measure from the end of one shoulder to the other, across the back.
Chest
Chest
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape horizontal.
Waist/Tummy
Waist/Tummy
Measure around your natural waist at the navel level.
Seat/Hips
Seat/Hips
Measure around the fullest part of your hips/seat.
Length
Length
Measure from the base of your neck down to your desired jacket length.
Arm Round/Biceps
Arm Round/Biceps
Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm.
Sleeve Length
Sleeve Length
Measure from the shoulder point down to the wrist bone.
Sleeve Bottom Round
Sleeve Bottom Round
Measure around your wrist bone where the sleeve ends.
Bodice (For Women)
Bodice (For Women)
Measure from shoulder to waist at the front for women's coats.
Half Coat/Waist Coat Measurement Guide
Follow these steps to measure for a perfect-fitting half coat or waistcoat.
Shoulder
Shoulder
Measure from the end of one shoulder to the other, across the back.
Chest
Chest
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape horizontal.
Waist/Tummy
Waist/Tummy
Measure around your natural waist at the navel level.
Length
Length
Measure from the base of your neck down to your desired half coat length.
Bottom Round/Seat
Bottom Round/Seat
Measure around the fullest part of your hips/seat.
Tunic Shirt Measurement Guide
Follow these steps to measure for a perfect-fitting tunic shirt.
Shoulder
Shoulder
Measure from the end of one shoulder to the other, across the back.
Chest
Chest
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape horizontal.
Waist/Tummy
Waist/Tummy
Measure around your natural waist at the navel level.
Seat/Hips
Seat/Hips
Measure around the fullest part of your hips/seat.
Length
Length
Measure from the base of your neck down to your desired tunic length.
Arm Round/Biceps
Arm Round/Biceps
Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm.
Sleeve Length
Sleeve Length
Measure from the shoulder point down to the wrist bone.
Sleeve Bottom Round
Sleeve Bottom Round
Measure around your wrist bone where the sleeve ends.
Trousers/Pants Measurement Guide
Follow these steps to measure for perfect-fitting trousers or pants.
Waist
Waist
Measure around your natural waist at the navel level.
Seat/Hips
Seat/Hips
Measure around the fullest part of your hips/seat.
Thigh
Thigh
Measure around the fullest part of your thigh.
Fly Round/Rise
Fly Round/Rise
Measure from the crotch seam up to the waistband at the front.
Knee Round
Knee Round
Measure around the knee at its widest point.
Knee Line
Knee Line
Measure from the waist to the knee at the center of the leg.
Bottom Round
Bottom Round
Measure around the bottom of the leg where it meets the shoe.
Length/Outseam
Length/Outseam
Measure from the waist to the bottom of the leg along the outer seam.
Skirt Measurement Guide
Follow these steps to measure for a perfect-fitting skirt.
Waist
Waist
Measure around your natural waist at the navel level.
Hips
Hips
Measure around the fullest part of your hips.
Length
Length
Measure from the waist to the desired skirt length.
Dress Measurement Guide
Follow these steps to measure for a perfect-fitting dress.
Shoulder
Shoulder
Measure from the end of one shoulder to the other, across the back.
Bust
Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape horizontal.
Waist/Tummy
Waist/Tummy
Measure around your natural waist at the navel level.
Hips
Hips
Measure around the fullest part of your hips.
Length
Length
Measure from the shoulder to the desired dress length.
Arm Round/Biceps
Arm Round/Biceps
Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm.
Sleeve Length
Sleeve Length
Measure from the shoulder point down to the wrist bone.
Sleeve Bottom Round
Sleeve Bottom Round
Measure around your wrist bone where the sleeve ends.
Bodice
Bodice
Measure from shoulder to waist at the front.
Watch Our Measurement Tutorial
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